Recycling of Drilling Waste from the Oil Production Industry in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation: Application Potential
摘要
The restoration of natural ecosystems is among the most urgent contemporary challenges, demanding prompt and effective solutions. In light of severe and widespread environmental pollution, active remediation efforts have become imperative. One of the most promising strategies for recycling drilling waste involves its conversion into value-added materials, such as proppants, ceramics derived from drill cuttings (shlamolite), and ceramic stones (keramsten). Beyond improving waste management, repurposing drill cuttings as a raw material could reduce industrial demand for virgin natural resources. This paper presents the physical and chemical analyses of drilling waste and evaluates its potential for the synthesis of high-performance aluminosilicate materials.